31 May 2016

Smiddy Votes to Override Gov. Rauner’s Veto of Fair Arbitration Measure

By Rick Martin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, issued the following statement regarding the failed override of House Bill 580, which would require arbitration between the governor and public employee unions to solve collective bargaini...

31 May 2016

MUNGER: PROPOSED BUDGET WOULD CAUSE 8-9 MONTH PAYMENT DELAYS

By Rick Martin
State's backlog of unpaid bills could surpass $15 billion
 
(submitted by Rich Carter)
31 May 2016

The Quad Cities' Biggest and Best Rummage Sale is Coming Soon!

By Rick Martin

The 2nd Fiddle Sale is Volunteers for Symphony's largest annual fundraiser and always a huge hit with a line around the block to get in!  The 33rd Annual 2nd Fiddle Sale is June 15-18. 

31 May 2016

DATE CHANGE! Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops is Now Saturday, August 20!

By Rick Martin

Due to the recent announcement of the Iowa/Iowa State football game being moved to the evening of Saturday, September 10,

31 May 2016

Planned Parenthood of Illinois applauds passage of legislation improving access to birth control; urges Governor Bruce Rauner to sign into law

By Rick Martin

SPRINGFIELD – Planned Parenthood of Illinois applauds the passage of HB 5576 which updates the Illinois Contraceptive Equity in Health Insurance law to improve women’s access to contraception. The bill now moves to Governor Bruce Rauner for hi...

31 May 2016

Grassley Weekly Video Address: The Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act

By Rick Martin

The Weekly Video Address can be found

31 May 2016

EAST VILLAGE OF DAVENPORT SEEKS SUPPORT FOR BEAUTIFICATION INITIATIVE

By Rick Martin

Davenport, IA - The Village of East Davenport, locally known as the Village, is looking to enhance its historic luster. As a destination for tourists and locals year-round, the East Village Preservation society has a big m...

31 May 2016

THE ARC OF THE QUAD CITIES ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

By Rick Martin

Rock Island, IL/May, 2016 – The Arc of the Quad Cities Area, one of the Quad Cities largest social services organizations and dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, announces the fulfillment of the ...

31 May 2016

Rep. Smiddy Supports $3.6 Billion Tax Increase

By Rick Martin

A vote for more spending is a vote for a tax hike (submitted by the Illinois Republican Party)

 

“By voting to override the Governor’s veto of HB 580, Mike Smiddy sent a clear signal today that he wants...

31 May 2016

Statement on Failed Override of HB 580

By Rick Martin

SPRINGFIELD – The Office of Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement after the House of Representatives failed to override the Governor’s veto of HB 580. This is attributable to Catherine Kelly, Press Secretary for the Governor:

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